Air India cancels a number of flights amid US-Iran battle. Test full checklist right here| India Information
India’s nationwide service, Air India, on Saturday introduced that it has cancelled a number of worldwide flights scheduled for March 1, 2026 (Sunday).
The cancellations come as tensions within the Center East have disrupted air journey following a joint US-Israeli army operation in opposition to Iran. Flights to locations resembling London, New York and Paris often go by Center East airspace which has been shut as a result of battle.
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The airline confirmed that the affected companies embody a number of routes between Delhi and London (Heathrow), Mumbai and London (Heathrow),and Amritsar and London (Gatwick).
Flights connecting Delhi and Mumbai with New York (JFK), Newark, Chicago (through Vienna), Toronto (through Vienna), Frankfurt and Paris have additionally been cancelled, the assertion added.
Which flights are cancelled?
- AI161/AI162 and AI111/AI112: Delhi-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)-Delhi
- AI129/AI128: Mumbai-London (Heathrow) / London (Heathrow)-Mumbai
- AI169/AI170: Amritsar-London (Gatwick) / London (Gatwick)-Amritsar
- AI101/AI102: Delhi-New York (JFK) / New York (JFK)-Delhi
- AI119/AI116: Mumbai-New York (JFK) / New York (JFK)-Mumbai
- AI191/AI144: Mumbai-Newark / Newark – Mumbai
- AI127/AI126: Delhi-Chicago / Chicago-Delhi (through Vienna)
- AI187/AI188 and AI189 and AI190: Delhi-Toronto / Toronto-Delhi (through Vienna)
- AI2025/AI2026: Delhi-Frankfurt / Frankfurt-Delhi
- AI2027/AI2028: Mumbai-Frankfurt / Frankfurt-Mumbai
- AI143/AI142 and AI147/AI148: Delhi-Paris / Paris-Delhi
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Why the cancellations?
The airline stated the choice was taken as a result of ongoing safety considerations within the Center East and to make sure the protection of passengers and crew.
In an announcement, an Air India spokesperson stated the transfer was a part of a steady overview of the altering regional scenario.
“Within the curiosity of the protection and safety of our visitors and workers, Air India has cancelled the next flights scheduled on 01 March 2026,” the airline stated.
“We sincerely remorse the inconvenience triggered to our valued visitors by these disruptions..”, they added.